Discussion Forum
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Zip panel sheathing
Has anyone used the Zip panel sheathing system yet. My lumber guy thinks it's the cat's meow. I'm thinking of using it on a new roof .
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sidewall handsplit shingles
A client wants us to install handsplit shingles , somtimes called shakes. these are rough to the weather and smooth on the back side. He is wondering if we should…
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becoming a cabinet dealer
I have been doing a lot of kitchens lately , and the cabinet supplier is always messing up the order , or delivering late , or having any number of…
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Smart tool level
Has anyone used the Smart Tool digital level? I often work in shaded or darkened areas [GC too cheap to install temp lights / me too hurried to drag around…
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Poat and Beam hybrids
We are developing a spec house project that will be targeted to a second home market. The house I have designed for the site is a Cape style with wrap…
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estimating programs
I am thinking of going with an estimating program to help out with residential work that I do. Now, I am not very comfortable using a computer, so I'm looking…
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TJI rim joists
I'm thinking that it would be structuraly more sound to use a 1x10 rim joist with TJI floor systems rather than that 1" flake board that is usualy sent with…
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tapered square legs
Does anyone know why old time framing squares had legs that taper from the center to the ends? I have owned a number of these squares , but have never…
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encouraging productivity
One of my lead men is having trouble meeting the production goals that I set for him. He consistently falls short by 20% or more. [That more than my profit…
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jobsite work stations
Thought it might be interesting to see some typical job site work station set ups. I do mainly interior trim and the station pictured here is designed for that purpose.As…